CMS IntelliCAD vs MacDraft Professional
CMS IntelliCAD
intellicadms.comMacDraft Professional
microspot.comSide by side
| Figure | CMS IntelliCAD | MacDraft Professional |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $20.83/mo | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 4 |
| Spec score · 2D CAD Software | 8.4 (#5) | 7.3 (#32) |
| File compatibility | The software supports native DWG plus DXF, DWF, DGN, PDF, image underlays, SAT, DAE, SVG, IFC, RVT/RFA, STEP and IGES formats. | MacDraft Pro supports opening, saving and editing DWG and DXF files up to AutoCAD 2022 (AC1032). |
| Headquarters | Azle, Texas, USA | Aylesford, Kent, United Kingdom |
| Support | Free technical support is provided through the free support forum, with paid support packs also available. | Microspot offers free product help and support and lists support by email at [email protected]. |
Plans
CMS IntelliCAD
- ETOOLBOX CAD ViewerFree
- CMS IntelliCAD PE Easy Run$249.95 a year
- CMS IntelliCAD PE$279.95, paid once
- CMS IntelliCAD PE EASY RUN Perpetual$599.95, paid once
MacDraft Professional
- MacDraft Pro - App OnlyPrice not published
- MacDraft Pro - CompletePrice not published
- MacDraft Pro - Home & GardenPrice not published
- MacDraft Pro - StarterPrice not published
In their own words
CMS IntelliCAD
CMS IntelliCAD is desktop CAD software for architectural, civil construction, mechanical, electrical, and HVAC drawings. It supports native DWG as well as DXF, DWF, DGN, PDF, image underlays, SAT, DAE, SVG, IFC, RVT/RFA, STEP, and IGES formats. Users can transfer customized AutoCAD environments through support for its menus, fonts, scripts, and symbol libraries. The programming toolkit includes Microsoft VBA 7.1, LISP, SDS, IRX/DRX, and the Microsoft.NET 4.5 API. Licensing options include perpetual standalone, 365-day lease, USB dongle, network license, and maintained time-limited subscription. The main software is supported on Microsoft Windows; using it on macOS through virtual 64-bit Windows requires a USB dongle license. CMS IntelliCAD PE Easy Run costs $249.95 a year, and CMS IntelliCAD PE costs $279.95 per unit once. ETOOLBOX Free CAD Viewer is a separate Android and Windows option for viewing 2D/3D DWG, DXF, and DWF files; it can open files from device or cloud folders without requiring uploads.
MacDraft Professional
MacDraft Professional has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.